945-8165
948-2092
rick.borotsik@leg.gov.mb.ca
BRAUN, Erna
ROSSMERE
NDP
945-7349
948-2005
erna.braun@leg.gov.mb.ca
BRICK, Marilyn
ST. NORBERT
NDP
945-5479
948-2005
marilyn.brick@leg.gov.mb.ca
BRIESE, Stuart
STE. ROSE
PC
945-4698
948-2092
stuart.briese@leg.gov.mb.ca
CALDWELL, Drew
BRANDON EAST
NDP
945-3081
948-2005
drew.caldwell@leg.gov.mb.ca
CHOMIAK, Hon. David Walter
KILDONAN
NDP
945-3728
945-2517
minjus@leg.gov.mb.ca
CULLEN, Cliff
TURTLE MOUNTAIN
PC
945-5083
945-5921
cliff.cullen@leg.gov.mb.ca
DERKACH, Len
RUSSELL
PC
945-4812
948-2092
len.derkach@leg.gov.mb.ca
DEWAR, Gregory
SELKIRK
NDP
945-0143
948-2005
greg.dewar@leg.gov.mb.ca
DOER, Hon. Gary
CONCORDIA
NDP
945-3714
949-1484
premier@leg.gov.mb.ca
DRIEDGER, Myrna
CHARLESWOOD
PC
945-3280
945-5921
myrna.driedger@leg.gov.mb.ca
DYCK, Peter George
PEMBINA
PC
945-4469
948-2092
peter.dyck@leg.gov.mb.ca
EICHLER, Ralph
LAKESIDE
PC
945-0541
948-2092
ralph.eichler@leg.gov.mb.ca
FAURSCHOU, David
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
PC
945-8088
942-6613
david.faurschou@leg.gov.mb.ca
GERRARD, Hon. Jon
RIVER HEIGHTS
LIBERAL
945-5194
948-3220
jon.gerrard@leg.gov.mb.ca
GOERTZEN, Kelvin
STEINBACH
PC
945-0231
942-6613
kelvin.goertzen@leg.gov.mb.ca
GRAYDON, Cliff
EMERSON
PC
945-5639
942-6613
cliff.graydon@leg.gov.mb.ca
HAWRANIK, Gerald
LAC DU BONNET
PC
945-2190
945-5921
gerald.hawranik@leg.gov.mb.ca
HICKES, Hon., George
POINT DOUGLAS
NDP
945-3706
945-1443
george.hickes@leg.gov.mb.ca
HOWARD, Jennifer
FORT ROUGE
NDP
945-3981
945-2005
jennifer.howard@leg.gov.mb.ca
IRVIN-ROSS, Hon. Kerri
FORT GARRY
NDP
945-1373
948-2703
minhliv@leg.gov.mb.ca
JENNISSEN, Gerard
FLIN FLON
NDP
945-2936
948-2005
gerard.jennissen@leg.gov.mb.ca
JHA, Bidhu
RADISSON
NDP
945-6021
948-2005
bidhu.jha@leg.gov.mb.ca
KORZENIOWSKI, Bonnie
ST. JAMES
NDP
945-7510
948-2005
bonnie.korzeniowski@leg.gov.mb.ca
LAMOUREUX, Kevin
INKSTER
LIBERAL
945-0000
948-3220
kevin.lamoureux@leg.gov.mb.ca
LEMIEUX, Hon. Ron
LA VERENDRYE
NDP
945-3723
945-7610
mininfratran@leg.gov.mb.ca
MACKINTOSH, Hon. Gord
ST. JOHNS
NDP
945-4173
945-5149
minfam@leg.gov.mb.ca
minhou@leg.gov.mb.ca
MAGUIRE, Larry
ARTHUR-VIRDEN
PC
945-4975
948-2092
larry.maguire@leg.gov.mb.ca
MARCELINO, Flor
WELLINGTON
NDP
945-0715
948-2005
flor.marcelino@leg.gov.mb.ca
MARTINDALE, Doug
BURROWS
NDP
945-2645
948-2005
doug.martindale@leg.gov.mb.ca
McFADYEN, Hugh
FORT WHYTE
PC
945-3593
945-1299
hugh.mcfadyen@leg.gov.mb.ca
McGIFFORD, Hon. Diane
LORD ROBERTS
NDP
945-0825
948-2216
minaed@leg.gov.mb.ca
MELNICK, Hon. Christine
RIEL
NDP
945-1133
948-2684
minwsd@leg.gov.mb.ca
MITCHELSON, Bonnie
RIVER EAST
PC
945-0008
942-6613
bonnie.mitchelson@leg.gov.mb.ca
NEVAKSHONOFF, Thomas G.
INTERLAKE
NDP
945-4966
948-2005
tom.nevakshonoff@leg.gov.mb.ca
OSWALD, Hon. Theresa
SEINE RIVER
NDP
945-3731
945-0441
minhlt@leg.gov.mb.ca
PEDERSEN, Blaine
CARMAN
PC
945-7909
948-2092
blaine.pedersen@leg.gov.mb.ca
REID, Daryl Gary
TRANSCONA
NDP
945-0774
948-2005
daryl.reid@leg.gov.mb.ca
ROBINSON, Hon. Eric
RUPERTSLAND
NDP
945-3729
945-5223
mincht@leg.gov.mb.ca
RONDEAU, Hon. Jim
ASSINIBOIA
NDP
945-5356
948-2692
minstem@leg.gov.mb.ca
ROWAT, Leanne
MINNEDOSA
PC
945-0258
942-6613
leanne.rowat@leg.gov.mb.ca
SARAN, Mohinder
THE MAPLES
NDP
945-3153
948-2005
mohinder.saran@leg.gov.mb.ca
SCHULER, Ron
SPRINGFIELD
PC
945-4321
942-6613
ron.schuler@leg.gov.mb.ca
SELBY, Erin
SOUTHDALE
NDP
945-1190
948-2005
erin.selby@leg.gov.mb.ca
SELINGER, Hon. Gregory F.
ST. BONIFACE
NDP
945-3952
945-6057
minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca
STEFANSON, Heather
TUXEDO
PC
945-0827
945-5921
heather.stefanson@leg.gov.mb.ca
STRUTHERS, Hon. Stan
DAUPHIN-ROBLIN
NDP
945-3730
945-3586
mincon@leg.gov.mb.ca
SWAN, Hon. Andrew
MINTO
NDP
945-0067
945-4882
minctt@leg.gov.mb.ca
TAILLIEU, Mavis
MORRIS
PC
945-3525
942-6613
mavis.taillieu@leg.gov.mb.ca
WOWCHUK, Hon. Rosann
SWAN RIVER
NDP
945-3722
945-3470
minagr@leg.gov.mb.ca
if any of these contacts are out of date please post the new contacts
i am starting this disscusion do to the news of how many babys /children are bein killed abused in care , i was behind both sides of the child welfare system and love children as i am a mother of 6,if this is a eye opener please write to your local mps' open ther eyes let them see the pictures its the government that can only change the law and as a soceity we must open our eyes to the symptoms,the children, the whole situation
FACEBOOK GROUP
Child Abuse Awareness
Category: Common Interest - Families
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009 ~ OUR GROUP REACH A MILE STONE OF 60,000 MEMBERS::::: PLEASE INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN THIS WONDERFUL GROUP. (Ronnie Mercer)
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Did You Know?
In Canada, between 1974 and 2001, 1,324 children under 18 were killed by family members.
Neglect is the most common form of reported child abuse cases, making up more than 40% of all reported cases.
Children and youth under the age of 18 represent only one-fifth of the population, but are victims in more than 60% of reported sexual offences.
Children and youth are victimized by acquaintances in over half of all reported physical assualts and sexual offences (52%), and another 23% are victimized by family members.
Physical assaults against children and youth have been on the rise since 1997.
Children with disabilities are two to five times more likely to be abused than those without disabilities.
Children who are disciplined with slapping or scolding are more likely to be involved in violent dating relationships during their teenage years.
31.4% of females and 44.8% of males who were sexually assaulted, reported their first sexual assualt as occuring before the age of 13.
44% of eating disorder expenditures and 50% of alcohol dependence expenditures can be attributed to child sexual abuse.
There are many different forms of abuse and a child may be subjected to more than one form:
Physical abuse - Shaking, pushing, hitting
Sexual abuse - Penetration to sexual exploitation
Neglect - Failure to supervise child or abandonment
Emotional maltreatment - Verbal abuse to emotional neglect
Exposure to family violence - Witness to violence between caregivers
Recent News___________________________________
219 - Group members as of July 17, 2007
3,012 - Group members as of November 7, 2007
6,913 - Group members as of December 13, 2007
19,300 - Group members as of May 1, 2008
28,285 - Group members as of Oct 27, 2008
35,974 - Group members as of Jan 4, 2009
40,000 - Group members as of Jan 30, 2009
50,000 - Group members as of Apr 11, 2009
56,000 - Group members as of June 15, 2009
60,000- Group members as of Sept 6, 2009
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This is NOT a forum to advertise spam and sexual information or websites. Over the past week, everytime I log on here I have to report and delete several of these same spam messages.
PLEASE DO NOT post these in this group. It will be reported and deleted.
Thank you,
Ronnie Mercer
Creator & Administrator
kimandronnie@gmail.com
THIS IS ONLY ONE GROUP THERE ARE MANY ON FACEBOOK ,join n be heard write letters n be heard
SOLE-survivrs of lifes experiences/blog
maggiemoo2005@gmail.com
solegroup.blog.spot.com
ASCA
If you here about the Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (ASCA) meetings- click here for more info. Or e-mail maggiemoo2005@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tidbit Tuesday: Prevent Child Abuse, Part 2
Parents need to make their children’s safety a #1 priority. To do that, here are a few safety tips:
Talk to your children. Tell them to never walk alone, and to always have a buddy with them at school events or after-school practices. Tell them no matter what age they are, no one has the right to touch them inappropriately, or make them feel uncomfortable in any way. Let them know they can come to you with any problem.
Check with your local police department to see if there are any sex offenders living near you or your child’s school. You can also do on-line searches for predators in your community.
Check to see if your school district does criminal background checks on all employees, if not-demand that they do.
Communicate with your child’s teachers, coaches and friends
Have a secret family code word that must be known, if anyone but you or your spouse has to pick your child up from school.
Do not put your child’s name on the outside of his or her clothing, backpacks or other items.
Teach your child that it is OK to say no to an adult , if that adult’s request is something that may harm the child in any way.
Don’t allow your child to spend the night anywhere that you do not know all the adults who will be in charge of your child’s safety.
If possible, attend your child’s after-school practices, and other events when you can.
Teach your child to tell someone they trust immediately, if someone harms them in any way.
These are just a few tips for parents. The most important thing you can do to keep your child safe from predators, is to communicate with them. Use age-appropriate language when you talk about sexual abuse. Though you may feel uncomfortable talking about this subject, doing so may save your child’s life.
http://child-abuse-recovery-journal.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Music Monday, He'll Carry You
I was looking on YouTube at videos for the songs I have and want to post about to see what ones I need to make videos for. I came across this video/ song and I LOVE it.
Hilary Weeks, He'll Carry You
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
The letter I just might send...
I really like this article- The Letter I Never Sent
I'm used to writing letter, but not sending them. Just the other day I started working on letters to my parents about things involving my mom's death. Then tonight I started thinking, what will I say if grandma asks me again if somethings going on. The more I thought about it the more I wanted to be direct with her. As I thought about the things I would say I wanted to write a letter, not just any letter, send it! Gasp!!!! I'm still not sure. For now I will write it and see what I think in a day or two.
This is what I have so far-
You obviously suspect something is going on since you asked when I talked to you the other day. I told you there was nothing because I have to protect myself.
If I do tell you I need to know that it is safe to tell you. It has to do with J. Do you remember? .... The last time we talked about what J had done you asked "What did he just touch you once or something?" To me that is minimizing what I went through. I need people to validate my feelings and actually believe me that it happened. I always fear, because he was younger then me, that no one will believe me that it happened. If you want to know the details I will tell you, but I need to know that you are going to take me seriously. I'm tired of people brushing it off as nothing.
When we (husband and I) told his parents all his mom said was "forgive and forget". I know I need to forgive him, but it is a process and it will take time. I don't need to hear that right now.
This is my forth time in counseling. I don't know if you remember the first time I went when I was still living at home? If you ever want to talk about it or have questions I am really open about all my counseling experiences.
The first I went it really changed me. I was in a group called SOLE, it focused on the Atonement and healing. The second time I went I had a horrible experience. It was about 5 years ago. I wasn't sure if I could trust counseling again. I tried to convince myself that I was fine, that what J did wasn't bothering me. Then we got K. I had a really hard time with him because it was a constant reminder of what J had done. That's when I went back to counseling, all three times at LDS Family Services. I started seeing a guy named Brett, he is by far the best counselor I've had. He helped a lot. For the most part I had moved on with my life. I stopped seeing him in June of 2008.
I didn't really see this coming, going back to counseling again. I am seeing Brett again. I am not seeing him at LDS Family Service, but at another office that he works at. I just started seeing him so we will have to see how things go this time.
- so. to send or not to send, that's the question. For now I'm leaning towards send. I need to direct my feelings for once and not feel like I have to hide them or what I've been through!
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
My ASCA Support Group Guidelines
Each ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) group is lead by a survivor of abuse. This is my group that I am starting in Cedar City, Utah. I am stilling looking for people interested and will then find a day of the week and time that works for everyone.
My Guidelines:
Women only, if any men are interested feel free to contact me, but for now our group is women only.
Price per meeting: Donation, preferably $5, but will not be turned away for no donation.
If LDS church is currently paying for 100% of your counseling services no donation/ payment required.
Please be on time.
If it is your first meeting please show up 15 minutes early.
Even though the ASCA stands for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, even if you were abused as an adult you are welcome
If you are interested in joining my group here in Cedar City Utah please contact me. Once I have people that are interested I will figure out a day of the week and time to do the meets. E-mail me at- maggiemoo2005@gmail.com
http://www.ascasupport.org/
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Foto Friday, I Feel... I Want...
Another one about my parents and my mom's death. The night after I first told Brett the story of my mom's death I was trying to sort out some feelings, feelings that me at 7 years old had and can now express and day.
These are the things I feel and the things I want, but I feel like I was talking to a brick wall and my parents don't care.
I feel...
small
unimportant
sad
forced (to pick my grandparents)
lonely
out of control
confused
I want...
someone to tell me the truth
to deal with my mom's death
a normal life
to be heard
to know about my mom
to be able to remember my mom
pictures of my mom
to remember what she smells like
to cry
to live with my aunt and uncle
an explanation (about my mom's death)
someone to talk to
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A PoeM FOR PHENOIX SINCLAIR
ayahuasca wrote:
Posted 2008/12/12
at 5:48 PM ETWhen I first heard the story of little Phoenix I cried for two days. I know the saying, "Tears are not enough", and I agree with it. But I couldn't stop crying. I just sobbed. Finally I thought I could write something in her memory. So I wrote a poem. I'm no poet but I want to post it here anyway. Just because.
for Phoenix Sinclair
not a nursery rhyme
if you go out in the woods today
you'd better not make a sound
it's been quiet there ever since
they laid her in the ground
the monsters weren't hiding in her closet
or underneath her bed
they weren't tapping at her window
or living inside her head
the monsters didn't live in the attic
or underneath the stairs
they weren't lurking in the shadows
or hiding anywhere
the monsters lived in every room
and were always very near
they were always so mean and angry
she lived her life in fear
they never gave her any love
monsters have none to give
she was just too little to run away
from where the monsters lived
eventually they took her life
when she was only five
they kept it a secret between themselves
pretending she was still alive
they hadn't bothered to dig deep
and made her grave too shallow
this ground where she first lay
will remain forever hallowed
she rests now with her ancestors
and is no longer afraid
she's safe from the monsters
who dug her shallow grave
such a horrible little life it was
for one who was so small
when parents are the monsters
there's no escape at all
Poor 5 year old Phoenix Sinclair was killed at the hands of her OWN MOTHER and "Step"-Father.
What is wrong with this? The trial for the mother and boyfriend started November 6 & ended December 12/ 08
The were both found Guilty of First Degree Murder.
RE: facebook group
Name: Petition For Tougher Jail Sentences for Assault Cases (incl the vulnerable)
Category: Common Interest - Beliefs & Causes
Description: In September 2009 there were three cases of violence on babies (that were reported)...and who knows how many cases of abuse there were on the elderly, the physically and mentally challenged and women that were reported. We all know that unfortunately there are several cases that go un-reported.
The violence that used to escalate every year is now escalating every month...possibly, every week!...and consider the effects it has on the victims if you can....low self esteem, lack of energy, memory loss, low trust level, fear of going outdoors and possible physical and/or mental damage....and the list goes on.
People HAVE to know that any kind of assault/abuse is not only intolerable but also know that the abuser will serve a tough jail sentence.
No more "conditional sentences" (serving his/her time in the community with conditions) or house arrest.
Below are links to laws and programs that deal with domestic assault.
Please sign this petition (by typing your name in the "Write Something" box) to help with hopefully decreasing the amount of violence that's happening around us. My goal is to reach 10,000 Manitobans with this petition and then present it to Justice Minister Dave Chomiak.
(I'm not a government employee, I'm just your everyday bluecollar worker...I don't have much in my life and I may not use 64 dollar words and may come across as being unintelligent but I fight for what I believe in..and I believe in this cause.) Thank you.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/family_violence_prevention.html
http://www.settlemanitoba.ca/settlement/laws_in_manitoba.ph
Location: Winnipeg, MB
youtube.com video- Tamara Malcolm speaks at parliament hill
Cathy Zajaros (Winnipeg, MB) wroteon September 28, 2009 at 9:19pm
I've posted these on numerous sites and it seems to get over looked....What is even more sad, is that I've wrote EVERYONE more then once and I have not recieved a reply other then "out of office" MP's must be too busy to pay attention to the lack of safety for our communties!
I have also challenged everyone to DO SOMETHING for these communities....and NOTHING, I recieved a reply about "not being appropriate" to ask for help on this site, that it is to show support for baby Vanessa. I figured there was no better way then trying to get things rolling for her to have a safe place to grow up in!
It wasn't until I joined this group that I became REALLY focused on ACTUALLY reaching out!
I must say though even though I get discouraged at the lack of support, I still try. Today I mailed 55 businesses asking for donations for the Manitoba House. I feel that it's a start to making a difference in that area.
If anyone here wants to join me by reaching out to ACTUALLY SUPPORT baby Vanessa, by working hard to give her, her family, and other children a SAFE community I welcome it. JOINING A FACEBOOK GROUP IS NOT ENOUGH....you actually need to DO something. Pick something important and work hard no matter how poor the support actually is. NEVER GIVE UP...You may just touch a life!
All you need to do is even write a check for $5.00 and send it to a community centre, a food bank, a non-profit organization that is reaching out the best they can.....You do not even need to leave your house then, besides to drop it in the mail.
WE ARE STRONGER WHEN WE JOIN TOGETHER!!!!! Let's be heard!!!! DO SOMETHING! It IS up to US to make a difference, to make changes, to reach out, to join as one!
PLEASE HELP IN ANY WAY U CAN PEOLE THESE OUR OUR CHILDREN AND DONT NEED TO LIVE THAT WAY
MIIGWETCH